Which of the Following Techniques for Cleaning Up an Oil

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following techniques for cleaning up an oil spill has been most successful?

• A) Steam-cleaning the beaches
• B) Burning the fuel by setting it afire or using explosives
• C) Sinking the ship that is the source for the leaking oil
• D) Seeding the oil with microorganisms or adding limiting nutrients to stimulate natural microorganisms that degrade the oil

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